Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel
The Saudi crown prince is seeking a civilian nuclear program and security assurances from President Biden, a steep price for an agreement long sought by Israel.
Netanyahu, Benjamin
Mass Protests Over Government’s Court Plans Sweep Israel
A demonstration against the government’s proposed judicial overhaul blocked a road to Israel’s main airport, disrupting a visit by the U.S. defense secretary.
Israel’s Judicial Overhaul Plan Ignites Debate Among American Jews
Jewish American leaders are denouncing a proposal by the country’s right-wing government to weaken the power of the country’s judiciary, in ways that some call unusually forceful.
As Judicial Plans Rock Israel, Secret Talks Seek Compromise
Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to restrict judicial independence have divided Israel. But a small group of academics has met privately with lawmakers in a search for middle ground.
Netanyahu’s Grip Loosens Amid Israel Turmoil
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised stability, but two months into his new tenure, Israeli divisions have deepened, West Bank violence has escalated and splits have emerged in his coalition.
West Bank Attack Kills 2 Israelis as Middle East Officials Meet in Jordan
A Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis as American, Israeli and Arab officials met to discuss ways to lower tensions. Then Jewish settlers went on a rampage.
Tech Leaders in Israel Wonder if It’s Time to Leave
Ahead of a judicial overhaul that could transform the country and frighten away investors, the executives of Start-Up Nation are mulling an exodus.
Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul Sparks Huge Protests in Israel
As Benjamin Netanyahu’s government pressed ahead with plans to limit judicial influence, Israelis thronged to unusually large rallies.
Netanyahu Juggles Competing Goals Over Palestinian Attacks
After a deadly week, Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic calls for a harsh crackdown, and international pressure to moderate. It’s a familiar balancing act — but with one major difference.
Blinken Heads to West Bank After Surge in Violence
After meeting Israeli officials in Jerusalem, the U.S. secretary of state will meet the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah amid a sharp rise in tensions in the region.